After the I DO BBQ

Ceremony

Reception

We are running off to Montana to Get Married! So our REAL wedding date is August 8th 2023 where we will also spend a week out there for our honeymoon! We booked a Photographer for 6 hours and the plan is to go out into the park with an officiant and do an adventure elopement photo shoot! Sorry! No ones invited to this part of the trip! Can't wait to share the fun stories with you all when we get back!

Glacier National Park Elopement

Our Wedding

Erin and Ryan first met at a mutual friends July 4th Pool party. It was a perfect grill out day- surrounded by friends playing games, spikeball, volleyball, frisbee games, swimming and of course plenty of adult beverages and to go around. Erin had brought some veggies that she had grown in her home garden to share with friends at the party and she joked about starting her own landscaping business with friends at the patio table. Ryan overhearing about her love for the outdoors and gardening- sparked his interest. He popped what seemed like out of nowhere into the conversation. He really wanted to get to know her more. Erin didn't know what to think of this energetic- tall handsome man. Her instinct was to be friendly, but she was also very guarded. But Ryan was engaged and persistent... he eventually won her over, and helped open her heart with his kind intentions, and his overall drive to get to really know her. Ryan soon asked Erin out on a Hot Yoga date where through conversation he found they both enjoyed. While driving Erin home from Hot Yoga, Ryan seemed a bit nervous- both of them were wondering what the next move would be- then she asked... "Do you want some tomatoes?" "Yes!" Ryan exclaimed- as he jumped out of his truck excited to get an invite to spend more time together. That was the beginning of their love story! Ryan went home with a handful of cherry tomatoes and with Erin's heart that day. Now- in their home together- Ryan built Erin her dream garden where she can grow him all the cherry tomatoes he could ever want.

Love and Tomatoes! 

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

We highly recommend Air b and B and/or VRBO! Although there are some hotels nearby. Anywhere in South Charlotte should not be too far from us!

Places to Stay around Indian Trail NC 

Quality Inn &  Suites Matthews

Near Bowlero MatthewsMake yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.When you stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte in Matthews, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Bowlero Matthews and Matthews Heritage Museum.  This motel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Spectrum Center and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from SouthPark Mall.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Bowlero Matthews - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Sportsplex at Matthews - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Novant Health Matthews Medical Center - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi  Matthews Heritage Museum - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi  Matthews Community Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Carolina Courts Indian Trail - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi  Kate's Skating Rink - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi  Extreme Ice Center - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi  Pebble Creek Golf Course - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi  McAlpine Creek Greenway - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi  Idlewood Shopping Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  Triangle Shopping Center - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi  Colonel Francis Beatty Park - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi  North Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial - 9.7 km / 6 mi  Promenade on Providence - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi  The nearest airports are:Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 30.6 km / 19 mi Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 41.3 km / 25.7 mi The preferred airport for Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte is Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Machu Picchu serving guests of Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte.

Econo Lodge Inn &  Suites Matthews Charlotte

Near Bowlero MatthewsMake yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte/Matthews in Matthews, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Bowlero Matthews and Sportsplex at Matthews.  This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Bojangles' Coliseum and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Ovens Auditorium.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Bowlero Matthews - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Sportsplex at Matthews - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  Novant Health Matthews Medical Center - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi  Matthews Community Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  Carolina Courts Indian Trail - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Kate's Skating Rink - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi  Extreme Ice Center - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi  McAlpine Creek Greenway - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Colonel Francis Beatty Park - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi  Independence Shopping Center - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi  Promenade on Providence - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi  Waverly - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi  Rea Farms - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi  N.C.Korean War Memorial - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi  Eastland Mall - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi  The nearest airports are:Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 41.5 km / 25.8 mi The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte/Matthews is Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a spa tub, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Courtyard Bistro, a bistro which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte / Matthews

Matthews Manor Bed &  Breakfast

Travel

There are a ton of exciting things to do in the Charlotte area! Here are just a few things you might enjoy exploring during your stay! Things to do: Hike Crowder's MountainVisit Museum of IllusionsTreehouse VineyardsVisit Nascar Hall of FameLake Norman State ParkFreedom ParkMint MuseumWhite Water CenterHaunted Ghost Tours Charlotte Sports:Charlotte Motor Speedway- Nascar Race Bank of America 400Charlotte Hornets BasketballCharlotte Checkers HockeyCharlotte Panthers Football Food/Brewery/Bar: Old Mechlenburg Brewery (Charlotte orig Brewery)Sycamore BreweryVBGB-Angry AlesNoDa BreweryThirsty Beaver (Ryan's favorite Dive bar)Tavern on the Tracks (Bills Backer Bar)Yafo (Erins favorite Mediterranean)Ru San's SushiBisonte Pizza (Buffalo Style Pizza)

Things to Do

Registry

We do not have a formal registry- we have most of everything that we might need combining our 2 homes.&nbsp; Your presence at our After the I DO BBQ is enough of a gift, but should you wish to buy us something, we'd greatly appreciate a contribution towards our dream house/renovation! We are planning to add about 540 Square feet to make this our forever home! We are so excited and plan to start the renovation at the end of October! Love you all and can't wait to see you!

Registry info

Real Registry

Hey Bills Fans! Planning on being in the area for the Sunday game Oct 8th? The Bills will be playing in London VS the Jaguars at 9:30am ET. We know we will be here to watch it! Come over the day after the BBQ and we are going to be having Brunch, and Beermosas for the game! Let us know if you plan on coming over for the game so we know how many to expect!

Erin & Ryan

Erin & Ryan

Things to Do